Robert DeWitte, Ph.D., is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and scientific research sectors. Currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Elarex since December 2019 and a Strategic Advisor at YYZ Pharmatech Inc. since May 2020, Robert DeWitte previously held the role of Entrepreneur In Residence at McMaster University, focusing on commercialization of inventions. Prior to these positions, Robert DeWitte was with Thermo Fisher Scientific for 15 years, culminating in the role of Vice President of Research and Development, overseeing a $53M R&D budget and managing a diverse team across multiple countries. Additional roles include leadership positions at ACD/Labs and Abbott Laboratories. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Harvard University and executive finance training at Harvard Business School.